Question

【题目】 When you’re a writer, finishing your book and publishing it is your biggest dream. You’re curious as to how people will react to it, and whether it could sell or not.【1】There are either things you want to change about it, or fear about people’s reaction. Still, you shouldn’t let these things stop you from going after your dream. Below are some of the most common fears that new writers face, and how to beat them.

Originality

For many new writers, originality is an issue. Considering there are so many writers out there, it’s hard to know if someone thought of an idea before you did.【2】And it’s not really pleasant being seen as a thief. The thing is that it’s hard to come out with something that’s entirely original as well. As long as you put the idea into practice in a different way, it shouldn’t be an issue. As long as you are able to cover a topic deeply, as well as provide a new and unique perspective, that should work.

People’s Opinion

It’s hard not to think about what people will think about your book, as they are the ones who have the final word. One of the biggest fears many writers deal with is how their book will be perceived by readers, and it's human nature to think about the bad stuff first. Not only you’re afraid you won’t get Instagram followers that are fans of the book, but you also fear the book won’t sell.【3】So why let this thought kill your mood? A book’s goal is to reframe old information or make new claims, so what people say shouldn’t stop you.

No Time to Write

People get busy, it’s normal. Nevertheless, it shouldn’t stop you from doing what you love.【4】You can take that time and use it to write instead. Nobody says that you have to write endless pages in a day – writing a book is a whole process, and nobody is rushing you. Make sure you schedule your time, so you have time to write at least one hour daily.

【5】

You want fans to connect with you and it can be disheartening when things like your social following grows slowly. Try using tools such as the best tools for Instagram as a means to get followers.

A.Therefore, you’re at risk of being accused of stealing from someone’s work.

B.Growing your fan base.

C.However, there will always be people disagreeing with you or not liking what you do.

D.Don’t let the details stop you from sharing your story.

E.But sometimes it’s hard hitting that post button, because things are holding you back.

F.You most likely have some spare time that you use doing something else.

G.Communicate with your fans.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】E

【2】A

【3】C

【4】F

【5】B

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。本文讲述了新手作家在职业生涯中会遇到的一些问题以及解决这些问题的方法。

【1】

空格下一句There are either things you want to change about it, or fear about people’s reaction.提到你或者是想对你的书做一些改变，或者是害怕人们对你书的反应。再根据下一句Still, you shouldn’t let these things stop you from going after your dream.可知，你不应该让这些事情阻止你去追求你的梦想。可以推断出空格处应该是在表述你的梦想被阻止了这一主题。E项意为点击投递的按钮很难，因为总有一些事情阻碍你。切题，并且此项中的things和空格后表述的两种情况对应，都是阻碍你追求梦想的因素。故选E项。

【2】

空格后句And it’s not really pleasant being seen as a thief.意为“被当成小偷真的很不愉快”。A项Therefore, you’re at risk of being accused of stealing from someone’s work.意为“你可能被指控偷别人的作品”，能够承接下文，正因为你被指控偷别人的作品，所以才会被当成小偷，且stealing与thief形成对应关系。故选A项。

【3】

本篇文章为总分结构，空格所在段落的小标题是People’s Opinion，这一段介绍的是作家很害怕人们的看法。C项However, there will always be people disagreeing with you or not liking what you do.和本段主旨相符，意思是总会有人不同意你的看法或不喜欢你做的事。再看空格后句So why let this thought kill your mood?（所以，为什么要让这种想法扼杀你的情绪），正因为总会有人有不同意见，所以不应该让这种想法扼杀你的情绪，C项能够引起下文。故选C项。

【4】

空格所在段落的小标题是No Time to Write，这一段与写作时间有关。根据空格前句People get busy, it’s normal. Nevertheless, it shouldn’t stop you from doing what you love.可知，人们很忙，但这不应该阻止你去写作。空格后句You can take that time and use it to write instead.意为“你可以花费这些时间去写作”，F项You most likely have some spare time that you use doing something else.意为“你很可能有一些空闲时间做别的事了”，能够承上启下，且与本段主题相符，并且选项中的spare time和空格后句的that time相呼应。故选F项。

【5】

本题需要选择段落小标题，根据本段最后一句Try using tools such as the best tools for Instagram as a means to get followers.可知，你可以尝试用一些工具作为获取追随者的方法，这里的追随者指代的是作家的书迷，所以本段在讲述的话题与获得书迷有关。B项Growing your fan base.（增长你的粉丝基础）切题。故选B项。